Chesapeake Bay Stewardship
Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall for grades 6-8
Students investigate the impact of trash, sediment, and chemicals from the watersheds to the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Students will explore the shoreline to identify areas of erosion and erosion prevention. Students develop an understanding of why plants and animals are important to the health of the Bay. Students leave this lesson with a better understanding of how and why to become stewards of the Bay.
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)
Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall for grades 6-8
Students learn how to identify species of submerged aquatic vegetation in the Chesapeake Bay, develop an understanding of their importance, and determine what makes them unique among plants. Students will leave this program with a working understanding of SAV in our area and how they impact the entire Bay.
Tree Identification & Dendrochronology
Offered: Year Round for grades 6-8
Trees serve many different roles in our environment and our daily lives. In this class, students learn will use forestry tools to measure trees and determine the approximate age while understanding how to identify a tree's health. Additionally, the students will learn about a tree’s life cycle and how leaves change colors.
Watershed Assessment
Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall for grades 6-8
Students explore biological, physical, and chemical characteristics of a healthy watershed. This program allows students to utilize macroinvertebrate surveys, water-chemistry testing, and other observation techniques to conduct watershed investigations. Students develop an understanding of how their watershed is impacted by natural and human forces.